MINN KOTA TERROVA Instructions D'installation page 18

CONNECTING THE BATTERIES IN SERIES
36 Volt Systems
CONNECTING THE BATTERIES IN SERIES
CONNECTING THE BATTERIES IN SERIES
Three 12 volt batteries are required. The batteries must be wired in series, only as directed in wiring diagram, to provide 36
(IF REQUIRED FOR YOUR MOTOR)
(IF REQUIRED FOR YOUR MOTOR)
volts.
24 Volt Systems
24 Volt Systems
1. Make sure that the motor is switched
off (speed selector on "0").
Two 12 volt batteries are required. The batteries must be wired in
Two 12 volt batteries are required. The batteries must be wired in
2. Connect a connector cable to the
series, only as directed in wiring diagram, to provide 24 volts.
series, only as directed in wiring diagram, to provide 24 volts.
positive ( + ) terminal of battery 1 and
1. Make sure that the motor is switched off
1. Make sure that the motor is switched off
to the negative ( – ) terminal of battery
(speed selector on "0").
(speed selector on "0").
2 and another connector cable from the
2. Connect a connector cable to the positive ( + ) terminal of
2. Connect a connector cable to the positive ( + ) terminal of
positive ( + ) terminal of battery 2 to the
battery 1 and to the negative ( – ) terminal of battery 2.
battery 1 and to the negative ( – ) terminal of battery 2.
negative ( – ) terminal of battery
of battery 3.
3. Connect positive ( + ) red motor lead to positive ( + ) terminal
3. Connect positive ( + ) red motor lead to positive ( + ) terminal
on battery 2.
on battery 2.
3. Connect positive ( + ) red motor lead
to positive ( + ) terminal on battery 3.
4. Connect negative ( – ) black motor lead to negative ( – )
4. Connect negative ( – ) black motor lead to negative ( – )
terminal of battery 1.
terminal of battery 1.
4. Connect negative ( – ) black motor lead to negative ( – ) terminal of battery 1.
For safety reasons do not switch the motor on until the propeller is in the water. If installing a leadwire plug, observe proper
For safety reasons do not switch the motor on until the propeller is in the water. If installing a leadwire plug, observe proper
For safety reasons do not switch the motor on until the propeller is in the water. If installing a leadwire plug, observe proper
polarity and follow instructions in your boat owner's manual.
polarity and follow instructions in your boat owner's manual.
polarity and follow instructions in your boat owner's manual.
• For safety reasons, disconnect the motor from the battery or batteries when the motor is not in use or while the battery/
batteries are being charged.
• Improper wiring of 24/36 volt systems could cause battery explosion.
• Keep leadwire wing nut connections tight and solid to battery terminals.
• Locate battery in a ventilated compartment.
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To trolling motor negative
24 Volt Series Connection
To trolling motor negative
To trolling motor negative
Neg - Pos +
Battery #1 (Low Side)
Three 12-volt batteries connected in series for 36 volts
Two 12-volt batteries connected in series for 24 volts
Two 12-volt batteries connected in series for 24 volts
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
+36 Volts to trolling motor
positive (or circuit breaker)
+24 Volts to trolling motor
+24 Volts to trolling motor
positive (or circuit breaker)
36 Volt Series Connection positive (or circuit breaker)
24 Volt Series Connection
24 Volt Series Connection
Neg - Pos +
Neg - Pos +
Neg - Pos +
Battery #2 (Middle)
Battery #1 (Low Side)
Battery #1 (Low Side)
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Neg - Pos +
Neg - Pos +
Neg - Pos +
Battery #3 (High Side)
Battery #2 (High Side)
Battery #2 (High Side)